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Where to watch and live stream English Championship soccer March 2026

The English Championship is one of the most popular leagues in the world. Its popularity surged in the US thanks to teams like Wrexham with well-renowned owners. GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch the next English Championship game.

Upcoming Championship fixtures on TV schedule

English Championship Subscription Plans

CBS Sports Network (Multiple Providers)Find Out More
Paramount+ Essential$8.99/mo
Paramount+ with SHOWTIME$13.99/mo
Fubo Pro (and above)from $73.99/mo
DirecTV Choice (and above)from $108.99/mo

How to watch and live stream the English Championship

The landscape for watching the EFL Championship in the United States has stabilized following a major shift in broadcast rights. For fans wanting to follow the promotion race, including the high-profile journey of clubs like Wrexham AFC, Paramount+ is now the primary destination. Having taken over the rights from ESPN+ at the start of the 2024/25 season, CBS Sports now offers more Championship coverage than ever before, with at least 250 matches streamed live on Paramount+ each season through 2028. Before you dive into the midweek madness of the English second tier, you can read our Paramount+ review to see which subscription plan works best for your soccer-viewing habits.

Beyond the streaming service, select marquee matchups and high-stakes games are frequently broadcast on the linear CBS Sports Network or the free, 24-hour CBS Sports Golazo Network. This is particularly common for the Friday night and Sunday afternoon fixtures that are often chosen for international broadcast. If you want to ensure you have the right cable or streaming package to catch these televised games, our guide on how to watch the CBS Sports Network channel provides all the details on local availability and digital access. For those who want a wider sports bundle that includes both CBS and other major soccer networks, Fubo remains a top recommendation for cord-cutters; you can check out our Fubo review for the latest on their free trial offers and pricing tiers.

Where to watch the English Championship for free

CBS Sports Network acquired the exclusive English-language rights to the entire EFL ecosystem recently. This makes their streaming service, Paramount+, the go-to destination for each and every Championship game this season. Paramount+ offers a free trial to its new users, allowing them to pick and watch their favourite team's next game for free. 

Select games air on the free CBS Sports Golazo Network, which makes it a feasible option for the fans to watch the English Championship for free.

Where to watch the English Championship around the world

Paramount+ is the exclusive home of the English Championship in the US. For the rest of the world, check out the table below. Broadcasters listed are for EFL Championship games.

CountryBroadcaster
CanadaDAZN
CaribbeanESPN/Disney+
LATAMESPN/Disney+
GermanySky DE
UKSky Sports
NetherlandsViaplay
Indian sub-continentFancode
MENABeIN Sports
OceaniaBeIN Sports

If you're abroad and want to watch the latest Championship game, you do so by accessing streaming services ordinarily geo-blocked to a specific location by using a Virtual Private Network.

READ MORE:The best VPNs for streaming soccer and sports in 2025

Where to buy the English Championship tickets

For fans seeking tickets to sold-out games or specific fixtures, StubHub offers a reliable resale platform. StubHub provides a wide selection of English Championship tickets for all price points, ensuring fans can find seats for matches across the UK. All tickets on StubHub are backed by a 100% guarantee, offering peace of mind for buyers.

Where to buy the English Championship kits

For fans looking to show their support in style, Fanatics offers an extensive range of official English Championship kits. Shop authentic home, away, and third shirts from your favourite club, all available directly from Fanatics.com -  your trusted source for genuine football merchandise.

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Frequently asked questions

Leicester City, with eight second tier league titles to their name, are the most successful Championship side in history. Their most recent triumph came at the end of the 2023-24 camapign, while their first-ever title came in the 1924-25 season.

The Championship is the second division of the English football system and is currently contested by 24 teams. The second tier began with 12 teams in 1892, before expanding to 16 in 1894, 20 in 1905, and 24 in 1988.

With 526 appearances while representing six different clubs, Ghanaian winger Albert Adomah is Championship's record holder for most appearances.

English striker Billy Sharp is the leading goalscorer of all-time in the Championship, finding the back of the net 130 times in 410 appearances. Sharp played for Hull City, Sheffield United, Leeds United, Doncaster Rovers, Reading, Nottingham Forest, and Southampton.

English-born Grenadian winger Reuben Noble-Lazarus is the youngest player ever to feature in a Championship game. Noble-Lazarus was just 15 years and 45 days old when he made his debut for Barnsley away at Ipswich Town in 2008.

Jamie Vardy, Gareth Bale, James Maddison, John Stones, and Darren Bent are some of the most iconic players to have played in the Championship.

Marcelo Bielsa, Rafa Benitez and Neil Warnock are among the Championship's most famous managers.

The Stadium of Light, which is Sunderland's stadium, is the biggest Championship stadium with a capacity of almost 49,000.

Belgian footballer Mike Tresor is the most expensive player in Championship history. Burnley bought him from Genk for £16 million in 2024.

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